Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route 8 days

Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4m · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.
   
   Elevation: 2400m/7838ft to 2700m/9137ft
   
   Distance: 5km
   
   Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
   
   Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 2: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
   
   Elevation: 2700m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft
   
   Distance: 8km
   
   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
   
   Habitat: Moorland

Day 3: Hike Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.
   
   Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft
   
   Distance: 7km
   
   Walking Time: 4-5 hours
   
   Habitat: Moorland

Day 4: Hike Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
   
   Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 3986m/13,077ft
   
   Distance: 10km
   
   Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
   
   Habitat: Semi-desert

Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
   
   Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4050m/13,250ft
   
   Distance: 5km
   
   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
   
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 6: Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
   
   Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4600m/15,350ft
   
   Distance: 4km
   
   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
   
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 7: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   13h · Admission ticket included
   Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
   
   From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
   
   From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
   
   Elevation: 4600m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
   
   Down to 3100m/10,190ft
   
   Distance: 5km up / 12km down
   
   Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
   
   Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Day 8: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
   
   Elevation: 3100m/10,150ft to 1633m/5358ft
   
   Distance: 10km
   
   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
   
   Habitat: Forest

Pickup details

Also we pick our client from Arusha or Moshi

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness